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a . Livingston Lures Howeller DMC Jr .

Cold-weather fishing sometimes means downsizing , and the new Howeller DMC Jr . from Livingston is a bait perfectly suited to the task . Modeled after the full-size Howeller Dream Master Classic ( made famous by MLF Bass Pro Tour pro Randy Howell ), this downsized version has all the flair of its larger sibling , including the Electronic Baitfish Sound ( EBS ) technology that makes it stand out from the crowd . Coming in at 2.17 inches and . 55 ounces , the Howeller DMC Jr . is the perfect crankbait for enticing big bites in 4 to 9 feet of water . It retails for $ 12.99 and comes in 13 unique colors . livingstonlures . com

b . Fuji EZ Keepers

Optimizing your hook organization means keeping sharp hooks sharp and out of the way of rod sleeves , truck upholstery and everything else they tend to tear up . Fuji EZ Keepers do just that , providing a simple , easy way to keep hook points out of the way . Even for rods that already have a hook keeper , Fuji EZ Keepers can add a layer of redundancy for baits with multiple hooks . Installation is as easy as placing the keeper on the rod and securing it with the included O-ring . Tackle Warehouse offers Fuji EZ Keepers at $ 3.09 apiece . fujitackle . eu

c . 13 Fishing Pathfinder

Make your New Year ’ s resolution a good one and branch out a little bit in 2021 – and start with the Pathfinder from 13 Fishing . A hybrid walking bait with the body shape of a typical shad-profile topwater , the Pathfinder features a freeswinging weedless hook and a soft , collapsible rear section for optimal hook penetration . Designed to be fished in heavy cover ( and anywhere else , really ), this bait from 13 Fishing gives fish a new look in a unique package that blends plenty of features in one versatile offering at a great price . It comes in at 4 1 / 4 inches and 3 / 4 ounce with 16 available colors at $ 17.99 a pop . 13fishing . com

d . Strike King KVD 15-in-1 Multi-Tool

Sure , having pliers and scissors and line cutters protruding from your spare cup holder shows you mean business , but so does keeping an organized boat with every tool you need at arm ’ s length . In this case , every tool is just one : the Strike King KVD Multi-Tool , with 15 different tools in one compact package ( including needle-nose pliers , regular pliers , a knife and a cutter ) that cuts down on the clutter and keeps what you really need handy at all times . And for $ 14.99 at Tackle Warehouse , you won ’ t feel guilty filling up that cup holder with more than one . strikeking . com